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UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION

UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION

SANTA BARBARA, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7314834
Regional Funder
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UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION

SANTA BARBARA, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7314834
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The UC Santa Barbara Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, with total grants paid amounting to $30.2 million in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To advance UC Santa Barbara's capacity to educate future generations, unlock new discoveries, and enrich California and the world.
Total Funding Given

$30.2M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$15.5M
Median 2nd year grant
$15.7M
D
David G Adishian
Board Member
S
Sarah Argyropoulos
Board Member
M
Mark a Bertelsen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION?
No. UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION give?
UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15.5 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $30.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include UC REGENTS UC SANTA BARBARA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION?
UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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